Dock Worker/Forklift Operator
About The Position
Old Dominion Freight Line is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Dockworker to support safe, efficient loading and unloading of freight and warehouse material-handling operations. The role uses forklifts and manual handling techniques to ensure freight is accurately placed on the correct trucks, properly secured, and delivered reliably and on time. Safety, teamwork, and attention to detail are essential. The position requires working a variety of times and shifts to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules; the posted shift is overnight, with schedules subject to change based on business needs.
Requirements
- High school degree or equivalent.
- Working knowledge of safe and efficient lifting and transporting procedures.
- Working knowledge of procedures related to freight transportation.
- Knowledge of loading techniques such as tight loading and cross loading.
- Familiarity with freight-movement forms and, in some cases, ability to complete them.
- Ability to use a dock yard management system to monitor shipment locations as freight moves through terminals.
- Must be available for work at varying times to meet customer pickup and delivery schedules.
- Ability to properly operate a handheld tablet when needed.
- Must be able to read, write, and speak English.
- Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing, walking, sitting on a forklift, climbing, frequent bending and reaching, and handling freight and equipment.
- Ability to work in a variety of times and shifts; attendance is required.
Responsibilities
- Load and unload freight on trailers using a motorized forklift, pallet jack, or manual methods in compliance with state and federal DOT guidelines.
- Apply loading techniques such as tight loading and cross loading.
- Transport freight and oneself throughout the service center on non-forgiving surfaces.
- Use the Dock Yard Management System to monitor shipment locations throughout the service center.
- Read and interpret shipping labels.
- Complete, as applicable, freight-movement forms such as shipping orders, city stripping manifests, freight bills, overage/damage movement reports, and exception forms.
- Hand load, rewrap, or stack freight as necessary.
- Ensure the quality of trailer loading.
- Secure freight inside trailers using appropriate tools and supplies, including pallets, straps, and rope.
- Perform assigned duties and tasks as needed to support service center operations.
Benefits
- Zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Flexible spending accounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match and additional company annual discretionary match opportunity
- Life insurance
- Wellness program
- 12 days of paid time off
- 9 paid holidays, including a birthday holiday
- Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
- Training and growth opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities through a promote-from-within philosophy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
